24 Questions
What can the Company Officer base the request for additional units on?
Visible or reported conditions
In what circumstances can the Company Officer request additional units?
Number of vehicles involved
What knowledge can the Company Officer use to request additional units?
Knowledge of the area
When dealing with fuel leaks and spills, where should you park the vehicle?
Uphill and upwind
When responding to hazardous materials releases, where should you park the emergency vehicles?
Uphill and upwind
What is the policy regarding entry into the Exclusion Zone?
Entry is not permitted, even with personal protective equipment on
What should be used to prevent movement of a vehicle on its side, on a barrier, or upside down?
Step chocks and 2x4’s
What is the purpose of cribbing and chocking a vehicle on its side or upside down?
To prevent movement
What is the correct sequence for disconnecting battery cables in cases of significant damage or extrication?
Cut the negative, then the positive battery cables
What should be done after cutting the battery cables in cases of significant damage or extrication?
Remove a 1⁄2 inch of cable and cover cable ends with electrical or duct tape
When extricating patients from vehicles, which activation devices should be avoided to prevent cutting or crushing?
Loaded side impact airbags (inside doors and seats)
Where are the seatbelt pre-tensioning devices located, which should be avoided during extrication?
B post
Which activation device located at the front dash should be avoided during extrication?
Knee Airbags
What size hose line should be deployed if extrication is in progress?
1 3⁄4”
What type of fuel cells would most likely be used in this context?
Hydrogen fuel cells
How would the heat from burning in these fuel cells be recognized?
By visual distortions and heat signatures on a thermal imaging camera
What would be absent when burning in these fuel cells?
Flame and smoke
What color are the high-voltage electrical cables in electric hybrid vehicles?
Yellow
What color are the high-voltage electrical cables in vehicles from another manufacturer?
Orange
What should the first arriving EMS Captain be assigned to do?
Complete a 360 degree size up and be assigned as the Incident Safety Officer
What is the primary responsibility of the first arriving EMS Captain?
Coordinate with law enforcement
What role may the first arriving EMS Captain be used for when dealing with multiple victims?
Establishing a Medical Group or Division
In what situation can the first arriving EMS Captain establish a Medical Group or Division?
When dealing with multiple victims
What is a potential responsibility of the first arriving EMS Captain when multiple victims are involved?
Establishing a Medical Group or Division
Test your knowledge of factors that may prompt a Company Officer to request additional units at an emergency scene. This quiz covers visible or reported conditions, knowledge of the area, number of vehicles and patients involved, and other unusual circumstances that may impact the need for additional resources.
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